John M. Opry, 26, pleaded not guilty to two counts of first degree murder during his arraignment this morning in Jasper County Circuit Court. Opry is charged in connection with the July 23 shooting deaths of Jim Grace, 59, and Glen Nelson Cramer, 81, both of Sarcoxie.
Opry's lawyer, public defender Larry Maples' objection to having cameras in the courtroom was overruled by Judge Richard Copeland.
Preliminary hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. Aug. 17. Opry is being held in lieu of half a million dollars bond.
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